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Think about it – where do we spend most of our time
at home? Whether you know it or not, the bedroom is
the most used room in our house so why not give it an
update this month without breaking the bank balance?
Maybe you fancy a complete overhaul or simply want
to uplift your interior without spending a fortune – either
way, there are a number of cheap updates you can do.
The indoor plant trend is back with a vengeance and
there are a number of varieties to choose from. Adding
a few potted plants, which differ in type, size and colour
will give your room a fresh look and you’ll be surprised
just how different it does look. As well as looking nice,
indoor plants also have a number of health benefits as
they purify the air.
Headboards are growing in popularity and an
upholstered one is a great way to update your
bedroom. Online retailers and high street stores have
a number of options from trendy cork to plush crushed
velvet but if you want to save money, then upholster your
own. Choose your favourite fabric and pin over your old
headboard or alternatively, secure your chosen material
on a wooden board for an instant refresh. What’s more,
you can easily change the fabric depending on your
colour palette and season. DIY just got easy!
If you don’t have any budget to play around with, then
simply play around with your furniture. Moving the
position of your bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers
will make your room look entirely different and whilst it
may take some time to get used to, you’ll be impressed
by the effects. Angling the position of your bed is also
an easy and effective way to make the space seem
bigger. Adding bedside tables, decorative vases, mood
lighting and a statement rug will also create interest and
your room will look like it took ages to design.
Bedrooms can often lack display and look bland, so get
creative. Visit charity shops in search of unique trinkets,
vintage vases and jewellery stands and show off your
belongings. Place perfume bottles on a mirrored tray
and why not install some shelving to show off your
handbag or shoe collection? Use items from around
your home to double up as something else such as a
wooden kitchen chair for a stand, an old suitcase as
a trunk and a coat stand for your cosy dressing gown.
Fresh flowers will always brighten a room but artificial
stems also have the same effect.
Finally, if your bedroom is still lacking something then
one tub of paint is all you need - painting one wall or
an alcove will make a dramatic difference n
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